Citizens for Truth and Justice in Education (CTJE)
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CTJE advocates for public schools in Florida. We are committed to advocating for freedom of expression and the rights of all K-12 students, teachers, staff, and families.
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In a new interview, award-winning author Bill Konigsberg explains why the books he writes — as well as other literature that tackles sex and sexuality — can be a “hugely valuable” resource for LGBTQ+ teens. Read here: https://pen.org/bill-konigsberg-interview/
A ‘Hugely Valuable’ Resource: Author Bill Konigsberg Explains Why Queer Teens Need Books About Sex and Sexuality
“I think of myself, and I think of a lot of people who write young adult books, as benevolent souls who are trying to help."
pen.org
December 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
In a new interview, award-winning author Bill Konigsberg explains why the books he writes — as well as other literature that tackles sex and sexuality — can be a “hugely valuable” resource for LGBTQ+ teens. Read here: https://pen.org/bill-konigsberg-interview/
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"A brutal assault on freedom of speech": PEN America responds to the Trump administration’s proposal to require tourists from 42 countries to give U.S. Customs and Border Protection their social media posts from the last five years: pen.org/press-releas...
Intrusive U.S. Tourist Requirements Threaten Free Speech and Cultural Exchange
(NEW YORK) — PEN America today responded to the Trump administration’s proposal to require tourists from 42 countries to give U.S. Customs and Border Protection their social media posts from the last ...
pen.org
December 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"A brutal assault on freedom of speech": PEN America responds to the Trump administration’s proposal to require tourists from 42 countries to give U.S. Customs and Border Protection their social media posts from the last five years: pen.org/press-releas...
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By restricting press access to the Pentagon, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is preventing the free flow of information that allows for a free press, which has served the American people faithfully since its founding. NCAC supports those who stand against this overreach!
October 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
By restricting press access to the Pentagon, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is preventing the free flow of information that allows for a free press, which has served the American people faithfully since its founding. NCAC supports those who stand against this overreach!
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Today, Americans United for Separation of Church and State honors all those who have been victims of violence because of who they are, and the people who love them.
November 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Today, Americans United for Separation of Church and State honors all those who have been victims of violence because of who they are, and the people who love them.
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Americans United's @andrewlseidel.bsky.social l has written an op-ed for Rolling Stone on the upcoming court case about the Johnson Amendment. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The Court Case That Could Blow the Roof Off Political Spending
Christian nationalists are teaming up with Donald Trump's administration to argue that churches should be able to spend on political campaigns.
www.rollingstone.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Americans United's @andrewlseidel.bsky.social l has written an op-ed for Rolling Stone on the upcoming court case about the Johnson Amendment. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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BREAKING NEWS! Texas Families file CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT to stop Texas public school districts from displaying the Ten Commandments www.au.org/the-latest/p...
December 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
BREAKING NEWS! Texas Families file CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT to stop Texas public school districts from displaying the Ten Commandments www.au.org/the-latest/p...
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BREAKING: Americans United CEO Rachel Laser appointed to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
www.au.org/the-latest/p...
www.au.org/the-latest/p...
Americans United CEO Rachel Laser appointed to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom - Americans United
Americans United President and CEO Rachel Laser was appointed by Sen. Chuck Schumer to serve on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
www.au.org
December 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
BREAKING: Americans United CEO Rachel Laser appointed to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
www.au.org/the-latest/p...
www.au.org/the-latest/p...
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In U.S. high schools, the age of the book may be fading.
Many teenagers are assigned few full books to read from beginning to end — often just one or two per year, according to researchers and thousands of responses to a reader survey by The New York Times.
Many teenagers are assigned few full books to read from beginning to end — often just one or two per year, according to researchers and thousands of responses to a reader survey by The New York Times.
Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class.
When teachers do assign whole books, they often choose from a stagnant list of classics.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
In U.S. high schools, the age of the book may be fading.
Many teenagers are assigned few full books to read from beginning to end — often just one or two per year, according to researchers and thousands of responses to a reader survey by The New York Times.
Many teenagers are assigned few full books to read from beginning to end — often just one or two per year, according to researchers and thousands of responses to a reader survey by The New York Times.
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Same: “The events of the last four years have just completely changed everything about my life in a way that can't be gotten back.”
In Conversation: Freedom to Read Advocate Leila Green Little
Words & Money talks with the lead plaintiff in Little v. Llano County about her four year fight against censorship.
www.wordsandmoney.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Same: “The events of the last four years have just completely changed everything about my life in a way that can't be gotten back.”
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Rulings like Little v. Llano and those that defer to the 5th Circuit going forward may limit consideration of First Amendment claims in library collection decisions, but they DO NOT require censorship, and DO NOT remove local responsibility or community voice.
Get loud. Get involved. Get local.
Get loud. Get involved. Get local.
December 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Rulings like Little v. Llano and those that defer to the 5th Circuit going forward may limit consideration of First Amendment claims in library collection decisions, but they DO NOT require censorship, and DO NOT remove local responsibility or community voice.
Get loud. Get involved. Get local.
Get loud. Get involved. Get local.
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It was a busy week for updates because of Collier and Escambia’s policy to take action based on the state’s annual list.
In addition to the info below on Collier, Escambia removed or restricted over 200 titles in November. View this week’s spreadsheet here:
www.fftrp.org/florida_cens...
In addition to the info below on Collier, Escambia removed or restricted over 200 titles in November. View this week’s spreadsheet here:
www.fftrp.org/florida_cens...
December 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
It was a busy week for updates because of Collier and Escambia’s policy to take action based on the state’s annual list.
In addition to the info below on Collier, Escambia removed or restricted over 200 titles in November. View this week’s spreadsheet here:
www.fftrp.org/florida_cens...
In addition to the info below on Collier, Escambia removed or restricted over 200 titles in November. View this week’s spreadsheet here:
www.fftrp.org/florida_cens...
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As educators, we are united in supporting every student—Native, Asian, Black, Latino, newcomer, White, LGBTQ+ and disabled—who deserve high-quality, safe, and welcoming public schools.
December 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
As educators, we are united in supporting every student—Native, Asian, Black, Latino, newcomer, White, LGBTQ+ and disabled—who deserve high-quality, safe, and welcoming public schools.
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When it comes to meaningful learning experiences in the school library, noise is often the sound of success
School Library Musings: Good Noise, Good Trouble!
When it comes to meaningful learning experiences in the school library, noise is often the sound of success
buff.ly
December 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
When it comes to meaningful learning experiences in the school library, noise is often the sound of success
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The winter holidays are here, and PEN America is ready to celebrate them in our favorite way — curled up with a good book!
But this year — as our holiday season Banned Books Reading List shows — even heartwarming holiday tales aren't safe from bans: bookshop.org/lists/happy-...
But this year — as our holiday season Banned Books Reading List shows — even heartwarming holiday tales aren't safe from bans: bookshop.org/lists/happy-...
Happy Holidays: A Banned Books Reading List
The winter holidays are here, and PEN America is ready to celebrate them in our favorite way — curled up with a good book!
bookshop.org
December 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The winter holidays are here, and PEN America is ready to celebrate them in our favorite way — curled up with a good book!
But this year — as our holiday season Banned Books Reading List shows — even heartwarming holiday tales aren't safe from bans: bookshop.org/lists/happy-...
But this year — as our holiday season Banned Books Reading List shows — even heartwarming holiday tales aren't safe from bans: bookshop.org/lists/happy-...
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📣NPE’s National Center for Charter School Accountability (NCCSA), provides research & recommendations on increasing transparency & accountability for charter schools. Find it here on our website networkforpubliceduc...
December 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
📣NPE’s National Center for Charter School Accountability (NCCSA), provides research & recommendations on increasing transparency & accountability for charter schools. Find it here on our website networkforpubliceduc...
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A Federal Right to Read Act has been reintroduced by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and U.S. Rep Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ).
We’re thankful for this legislation.
Our freedom to read and learn should not be a state’s rights issue!
www.everylibrary.org/applaud_rein...
We’re thankful for this legislation.
Our freedom to read and learn should not be a state’s rights issue!
www.everylibrary.org/applaud_rein...
EveryLibrary Applauds Reintroduction of the Federal Right to Read Act of 2025
www.everylibrary.org
December 13, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A Federal Right to Read Act has been reintroduced by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and U.S. Rep Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ).
We’re thankful for this legislation.
Our freedom to read and learn should not be a state’s rights issue!
www.everylibrary.org/applaud_rein...
We’re thankful for this legislation.
Our freedom to read and learn should not be a state’s rights issue!
www.everylibrary.org/applaud_rein...
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Did you know there is a bill in the FL House (HB 331) that would return reproductive health ed curriculum decisions back to the districts after the state failed in its oversight and dismissed the health concerns of local communities?
m.flsenate.gov/Bill/331/2026
m.flsenate.gov/Bill/331/2026
December 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Did you know there is a bill in the FL House (HB 331) that would return reproductive health ed curriculum decisions back to the districts after the state failed in its oversight and dismissed the health concerns of local communities?
m.flsenate.gov/Bill/331/2026
m.flsenate.gov/Bill/331/2026
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“These efforts to suppress and erase diverse perspectives only make it harder for children to ask questions about identity and appreciate the full beauty of the world...Fear-driven policies should not define what children are allowed to know.”
www.the74million.org/article/the-...
www.the74million.org/article/the-...
The Hidden Cost of Children’s Book Bans
Hugley: Banning books that impart critical lessons of understanding and representation for children of color sends the wrong message.
www.the74million.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
“These efforts to suppress and erase diverse perspectives only make it harder for children to ask questions about identity and appreciate the full beauty of the world...Fear-driven policies should not define what children are allowed to know.”
www.the74million.org/article/the-...
www.the74million.org/article/the-...
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Llano County library book removals allowed after U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear challenge www.texastribune.org/2025/12/08/t...
This week at least, the book banners won... putting our intellectual freedoms and First Amendment rights seriously at risk.
This week at least, the book banners won... putting our intellectual freedoms and First Amendment rights seriously at risk.
Supreme Court clears way for Llano County library book removals
Seven residents launched a challenge in 2022 to the removal of 17 books, which included topics on race and gender. They won a reinstatement of the titles, but lost on appeal.
www.texastribune.org
December 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Llano County library book removals allowed after U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear challenge www.texastribune.org/2025/12/08/t...
This week at least, the book banners won... putting our intellectual freedoms and First Amendment rights seriously at risk.
This week at least, the book banners won... putting our intellectual freedoms and First Amendment rights seriously at risk.
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Today, PEN America has launched the Snapshots of Censorship, personal stories of educational censorship from scholars across the country. Read more about the impact of censorship here: https://pen.org/blog-series/snapshots-of-censorship/
December 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Today, PEN America has launched the Snapshots of Censorship, personal stories of educational censorship from scholars across the country. Read more about the impact of censorship here: https://pen.org/blog-series/snapshots-of-censorship/
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Florida charter school company run by GOP rising star left parents scrambling projects.cbsnews.com... #AnotherDayAnotherCharterScandal
Florida charter school company run by GOP rising star left behind scrambling parents
School choice advocate Erika Donalds called the publicly funded schools a 'national model' and defended millions paid to vendors she was tied to.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Florida charter school company run by GOP rising star left parents scrambling projects.cbsnews.com... #AnotherDayAnotherCharterScandal
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New Groundbreaking Report by National Center for Charter School Accountability - Support for charter schools has dropped dramatically, from 7 in 10 Americans in 2013 to 46% today. Part II of the Charter School Reckoning report explains why. networkforpubliceduc...
December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New Groundbreaking Report by National Center for Charter School Accountability - Support for charter schools has dropped dramatically, from 7 in 10 Americans in 2013 to 46% today. Part II of the Charter School Reckoning report explains why. networkforpubliceduc...
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Audit finds Florida vouchers program has trouble tracking student funding mynews13.com/fl/orla... #SchoolVoucherScam
Audit finds Florida vouchers program has trouble tracking student funding
Audit finds FL Department of Education has trouble tracking $270 million and 30,000 students.
mynews13.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Audit finds Florida vouchers program has trouble tracking student funding mynews13.com/fl/orla... #SchoolVoucherScam
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Today SCOTUS will decide whether to take up the Llano decision from the 5th Circuit- the one where FL stepped in to argue that public libraries are government speech.
If they agree to take it up, at question will be whether the speech in our public libraries belongs to the government or The People.
If they agree to take it up, at question will be whether the speech in our public libraries belongs to the government or The People.
December 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Today SCOTUS will decide whether to take up the Llano decision from the 5th Circuit- the one where FL stepped in to argue that public libraries are government speech.
If they agree to take it up, at question will be whether the speech in our public libraries belongs to the government or The People.
If they agree to take it up, at question will be whether the speech in our public libraries belongs to the government or The People.
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Every time you donate, you’re helping someone find their voice in the fight against book bans.
This video highlights exactly what your support makes possible: tools, training, and real protection for students and educators.
www.freedomtoreadproject.org/donate-ftrp
This video highlights exactly what your support makes possible: tools, training, and real protection for students and educators.
www.freedomtoreadproject.org/donate-ftrp
December 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Every time you donate, you’re helping someone find their voice in the fight against book bans.
This video highlights exactly what your support makes possible: tools, training, and real protection for students and educators.
www.freedomtoreadproject.org/donate-ftrp
This video highlights exactly what your support makes possible: tools, training, and real protection for students and educators.
www.freedomtoreadproject.org/donate-ftrp